Coach Introduction

Here are the coaches who teach at Suita Table Tennis Center.

Tento Tanno(Hashino Sorato)

Battle type
Alma mater
Battle history: All Japan Cadet Championship Participant
Hiroshima Prefecture Inter-High School Championships Qualifying Tournament Winner
Inter-High School Championship Participant
All Japan Championships General Entry
Special skill: Back push, counter
date of birth: January 3, 2005
A word from the instructor: I look forward to having fun lessons with all of you. Thank you in advance.
Movie: Introducing Coach Hashino: [Powerful and Stable Table Tennis]

Rika Hirata(Hirata Rika)

Battle type
Alma mater
Battle history: • 6th place in the girls' singles at the 46th All-Japan Junior High School Table Tennis Tournament in 2015
• 2018 Chugoku High School Championships Doubles Champion • 2018 All-Japan High School Selection Tournament Top 8
• Winner of the 2022 Kanto Student Autumn League Division 1
• Participated in the All Japan Corporate Championships (singles and doubles) on June 7, 2023.
Special skill: Counter drive, back hit
date of birth: October 8, 2000
A word from the instructor: Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your skills, we welcome everyone!
Leave the left-handed solutions to us!!
Movie: [From a prestigious school] 6th place in the All-Japan Junior High School Championships & Champion of the Kanto Division 1! Introducing the talented left-handed coach, Rika Hirata.

Yuta Yamate(Yamate Yuta)

Battle type
Alma mater
Battle history: Participated in the National Junior High School Table Tennis Tournament
Participated in the All Japan Junior Championships
All Japan Junior Prefectural Qualifying Tournament Champion
National Sports Festival Prefectural Qualifiers Winner
Participation in the National Sports Festival
Participated in the Inter-High School Championships Singles Tournament
Special skill: Forehand counter, backhand block, rally
A word from the instructor: Let's work hard to have fun and become stronger!
Movie: Introducing Coach Yuta Yamate, whose specialties are counters and blocks!
Coach Yamate's coaching session

Lee Minda(Li Minda)

My nickname is Minmin.

Battle type
Alma mater
Battle history: (Junior high school)
Participated in the Chugoku Regional Tournament
Tottori Yonago City wins the championship.
(high school)
Nagoya Open Qualifying Doubles Semifinals
Inter-High School Championships Team Participation

Participation in the 2026 National Rhythmic Sports Federation Individual Competition
Special skill: Serves, receives, and backhands in general
date of birth: December 11, 2002
A word from the instructor: Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, we'll provide full support tailored to your individual goals!
Movie: Introducing Coach Li Minda, who excels in service and table techniques!

Rio Kondo(Kondo Rio)

Battle type
Alma mater
Battle history: Shikoku Championships Junior Division (Singles) 3rd Place
National High School Selection Tournament (Team) - Top 8
Inter-High School Championships (Team) Runner-up
Shikoku High School Intercollegiate Championships (Singles) 3rd Place
Kansai Student Rookie Tournament (Singles) 3rd Place
Special skill: Larry, Meet
date of birth: June 20, 2006
A word from the instructor: I will use the challenging spirit I cultivated through table tennis to do my best to convey the joy of table tennis to as many people as possible. Thank you for your support!
Movie: [Professional Coach Introduction] Introducing Coach Rio Kondo, known for her powerful forehand!

Yuka Nomura(Nomura Yuka)

Battle type
Alma mater
Battle history: Participated in the 2016 National High School Athletic Meet (team competition)
In 2017 and 2018, he won the Shimane Prefecture singles title at the All-Japan High School Athletic Meet for two consecutive years.
Participated in the 2017 and 2018 National High School Athletic Meet (team, singles, and doubles events).
Shimane Prefecture representative at the National Sports Festival in 2018 and 2019.
2019 Tokai Student Singles 16
2020 Tokai Student Singles 8
2022 Tokai Student Singles 16
Top 8 in the 2021 Intercollegiate Championships
Participated in the All Japan Intercollegiate Singles and Doubles Championships in 2019, 2021, and 2022.
Special skill: Rally, third ball after serve
date of birth: November 27, 2000
A word from the instructor: I'd like to use my table tennis experience, which I started at the age of 5, to have fun playing table tennis with everyone! I'll do my best! Thank you for your support!
Movie: Introducing Coach Yuka Nomura

Kanemoto Yusei(Kanemoto, Yusei)

Battle type
Alma mater
Battle history: Individual Inter-High School Championship Participant
Participated in all events at the China Games.
Osaka International Invitational Table Tennis Championships
Junior and General Participants
Special skill: push
Serve
A word from the instructor: Let's have fun improving our skills by making the most of our previous table tennis experience! Looking forward to playing with you!
Movie: The long-awaited defensive player! His offense is also powerful! Introducing Coach Kanemoto

Yoshito Imaya(Imatani Hayato)

My nickname is Pao.

Alma mater
Battle history: Top 16 in individual competition at the Mie Prefecture Junior High School Athletic Federation Tournament
Junior High School Athletic Federation Mie Prefecture Tournament Team Competition: Top 8
Top 8 in individual competition at the Mie Prefecture High School Athletic Federation Tournament
Top 8 in the Mie Prefecture High School Athletic Federation Tournament (Team Competition)
Special skill: Forehand drive with a sweeping motion
date of birth: April 2, 2003
A word from the instructor: I will put my 8 years of experience playing table tennis to good use and do my best!
thank you.
Movie: Introducing Coach Kaito Imatani! Training partner reservations are now being accepted!

Fumika Minekusa(Minekubo Ayaka)

Battle type
Battle history: Table tennis experience
In 2018, I was transferred within the company to work at a table tennis club. At the same time, I started playing table tennis.
2021: Started teaching as a coach.
2022 Nishiyodogawa Ward Citizens' Tournament Doubles 3rd Place
2022 New Sports Federation Weekday Tournament Doubles Division 3 Champions
In 2022, my annual private lesson time exceeded 600 hours.
2023 Table Tennis Center.jp 10th Anniversary Event Doubles Tournament 3rd Place Runner-up
Special skill: Ball serving
date of birth: October 9, 1992
A word from the instructor: Whether you're a beginner or a veteran, let's enjoy table tennis together! We look forward to seeing you! Large ball lessons are also available!
Movie: Introducing Coach Fumika Minegusa ⭐︎ An energetic girl who grows together with her clients ⭐️

Asuka Seko(Seko Asuka)

Battle type
Alma mater
Battle history: Osaka High School Rookie Table Tennis Tournament, Osaka High School Table Tennis Championships: Team Top 8, Singles Top 32
Top 8 in the Osaka Prefecture Qualifying Round for the National High School Table Tennis Championships
Winner of the Osaka Prefectural Qualifying Round for the All-Japan High School Championships (OSAKACUP) - Singles Tournament
Participated in the Kinki High School Table Tennis Championships (team, singles, and doubles events).
Participating in the Osaka International Invitational Table Tennis Championships
Special skill: Forehand smash
date of birth: February 23, 2005
A word from the instructor: I will do my best to convey the appeal of table tennis!
thank you!
Movie: Coach Asuka Seko is born! Her variations with short pimple rubber and her quick attack play are top-notch!

Kenta Yoshimoto(Yoshimoto Kenta)

My nickname is Yoshi.

Battle type
Battle history: Osaka Representative, 2012/2013 All Japan Club Team Championship
Osaka Governors Cup Individual Competition, 2021 - Runner-up
2023 All Japan Table Tennis Championships, Age Group Individual Competition, Winner
Special skill: Choridora
date of birth: March 4, 1986
A word from the instructor: "We welcome all ages and genders, from juniors to seniors. We teach with kindness, friendliness, and thoroughness as our motto!"
Movie: Tips for a furious backspin serve | Gucchi & Yoshi
Tips for the forehand drive with a sweeping motion | Gucchi & Yoshi
[WRM Match] Gucchi VS Yoshi
Coach Yoshimoto's coaching session

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